Strategic Finance Manager - Lead Growth & Cash Flow

The CFO HQ; Liverpool; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The CFO HQ is seeking a Finance Manager in Liverpool (Speke) to lead and develop the finance function, delivering management accounts, budgets and cash flow reporting with commercial insight. This hands-on role works with the MD and management team to drive performance and growth.

You will implement robust reporting, develop KPIs and financial processes, and coach a small team in a fast-paced SME environment, with hybrid working options and a focus on commercial support.

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant with CIMA/ACCA/ACA or equivalent.
• Experience leading a finance function in a commercial environment.
• Strong Excel and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the finance function and a small finance team.
• Deliver accurate, timely management accounts, budgets, forecasts and cash flow reporting.
• Analyse financial performance, explain variances and provide practical recommendations.
• Develop KPIs, dashboards and commercial reporting to support decision-making.
• Improve financial processes, systems and controls, identifying opportunities for greater efficiency.
• Partner with the Senior Leadership Team on business planning, investment decisions and future growth.

Skills

Management accounting

Budgeting

Forecasting

Cash flow management

Analytical skills

Commercial judgement

Education

Qualified accountant (CIMA/ACCA/ACA)

Tools

Excel

Job description

The CFO HQ is seeking a Finance Manager in Liverpool (Speke) to lead and develop the finance function, delivering management accounts, budgets and cash flow reporting with commercial insight. This hands-on role works with the MD and management team to drive performance and growth.

You will implement robust reporting, develop KPIs and financial processes, and coach a small team in a fast-paced SME environment, with hybrid working options and a focus on commercial support.